We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support utilization management operations for a healthcare organization in Westminster, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate records, coordinating authorization-related information, and helping ensure requests move through review within required timelines. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable handling high-volume administrative work, and confident communicating with providers and members to obtain and verify needed information.
Responsibilities:
- Enter, update, and maintain authorization information in internal tracking systems with a high degree of accuracy.
- Communicate by phone with healthcare providers and members to share status updates and obtain missing documentation needed for review.
- Track request due dates and follow established procedures to help meet turnaround time and compliance expectations.
- Upload, sort, and verify clinical and administrative records so files remain complete and easy to access.
- Assist in preparing and processing approval and denial correspondence tied to utilization review activities.
- Maintain daily logs, status reports, and other administrative records that support departmental workflow visibility.
- Route urgent, sensitive, or clinically complex matters to licensed utilization management staff for further review.
- Help organize records and supporting materials for audits, reporting needs, and regulatory submissions.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and other assigned administrative support activities.